During a ceremony held this morning at the Police General Headquarters, several Police officers were commended and awarded certificates for their outstanding service.

The St.Julian’s District Police (6A PD) were awarded the shield for achieving the biggest reduction in crime.

PS 601 Justin Spiteri was awarded the Officer of the Year Award for being instrumental in disarming a gunman, thus protecting his colleagues and also for intervening in an argument between two armed men while he was off-duty.

The Minister for Home Affairs and National Security, Mr. Carmelo Abela, CEO of the Malta Police Mr. Angelo Gafa,` Police Commissioner Mr. Lawrence Cutajar and other high ranking officers were present during this ceremony.

Mass was celebrated by the Force’s Chaplain, Fr Raymond Bonnici.OFM

Photograph: FSL

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